Backstory

A backstory is the history behind the story; the past behind the settings, characters, and events of a main story. Backstory at Commons takes us into the history of Christianity and the biblical texts to help us understand why and how we exist today.

If you are new to the Christian story or just looking to ground yourself in the story of God consider joining us for this four week course.

We will discuss:1. the genres and themes of the Hebrew Scriptures2. the genres and themes of the New Testament3. the development of the canon and modern biblical texts4. basic theology focusing on views of the atonement